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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Pop singer Sarah Lee has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and her latest album has spent seven consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. It is reasonable to conclude that Lee is the leading pop artist today.
Which of the following assumptions is most crucial to this conclusion?
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Lee's previous albums were also successful on the charts.
B
Lee's next album will achieve higher sales than her current one.
Grammy nominations and album sales are reliable indicators of an artist's talent.
Correct
D
Lee will win multiple Grammy Awards for which she has been nominated.
E
Lee has a strong following among both fans and music critics.
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To determine the most pivotal assumption in the argument that Sarah Lee is the leading pop artist today, we need to analyze the reasoning behind the conclusion. The argument relies on the idea that her Grammy nominations and chart success reflect her status as the best pop artist. Therefore, the assumption that Grammy…
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monojJan 14, 2025
good question
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SrihitaJan 24, 2025
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SamidhaSep 19, 2024
Can someone explain it other way?
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AnkitOct 10, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.
Common trap
Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR